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as in wooed
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of invited
She was invited to testify before the committee but refused to answer any substantive questions earlier this year.
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Your child’s friends and their parents are the only ones who should be invited.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The influential homeowners group has invited just incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and not the three other top contenders Spencer Pratt, Adam Miller and Rae Huang.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Almost four centuries later, in 2016, the Vatican invited a group of the world’s most prominent technologists to the same church to discuss AI ethics.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
JetBlue said customers with disabilities will still be invited to pre-board, while active military members and those traveling with car seats or strollers will be offered courtesy boarding.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The project, which is supported by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab, invited designers to experiment with advance dyeing, washing and regenerative cotton solutions, underscoring water-saving alternatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Banks was also one of the players the Vikings invited to Minnesota for a pre-draft meeting.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Last summer, Elizondo was invited to apply for the Latino Film Institute’s Inclusion Fellowship, which is supported by Netflix.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Your child’s friends and their parents are the only ones who should be invited.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The influential homeowners group has invited just incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and not the three other top contenders Spencer Pratt, Adam Miller and Rae Huang.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Almost four centuries later, in 2016, the Vatican invited a group of the world’s most prominent technologists to the same church to discuss AI ethics.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
JetBlue said customers with disabilities will still be invited to pre-board, while active military members and those traveling with car seats or strollers will be offered courtesy boarding.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The project, which is supported by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab, invited designers to experiment with advance dyeing, washing and regenerative cotton solutions, underscoring water-saving alternatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Banks was also one of the players the Vikings invited to Minnesota for a pre-draft meeting.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Last summer, Elizondo was invited to apply for the Latino Film Institute’s Inclusion Fellowship, which is supported by Netflix.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invited
Verb
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Fire officials also asked people in the El Corazon Senior Center and surrounding communities to shelter in place — remain indoors, close windows and doors.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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When asked about what makes Dallas a literary city, Evans doesn't have to think too long.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for wine and cocktails, be prepared to be wowed, thanks to the thoughtful hand of wine director Cassandra Felix, who cut her chops in Napa Valley before being wooed to Florida’s warm waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Typically, price increases prompt some cancellations, but the longer-term financial benefits are worth it, especially if some of those who canceled can be wooed back with compelling programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a recent blog post (and associated YouTube Short), Google sought to clarify that your emails are not being piped directly into Gemini.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support, though a few GOP senators asked about the dismissal of a top Army general and sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible to prevent civilian deaths.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Invited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invited. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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